Windscreen washer jets

[glynherron]

Hi Guys

If you have a 2002 or later V8, could you look at your windscreen washer jets for me!!

On my drivers side, the jet is spaced from the scuttle (bulkhead) using a plastic spacer, and then this is covered using a black spacer which simply fits over the jet.

My passenger side doesnt have a jet - its a long story (bought to repair)

After speaking to Lotis Technical this morning, they dont have an exploded view or a part number for the 2 parts.

At least if you have a look I will know if its a mod thats been done by a previous owner or Lotus who need to update their parts lists!!

Thanks for your help, it will only take 5 seconds to check

Glyn

When I get home I will take a photograpg to make it more clear.

[Rob C]

Hi Guys

If you have a 2002 or later V8, could you look at your windscreen washer jets for me!!

On my drivers side, the jet is spaced from the scuttle (bulkhead) using a plastic spacer, and then this is covered using a black spacer which simply fits over the jet.

My passenger side doesnt have a jet - its a long story (bought to repair)

After speaking to Lotis Technical this morning, they dont have an exploded view or a part number for the 2 parts.

At least if you have a look I will know if its a mod thats been done by a previous owner or Lotus who need to update their parts lists!!

Thanks for your help, it will only take 5 seconds to check

Glyn

When I get home I will take a photograpg to make it more clear.

Hi Glyn..its Rob C...01446 796595 ok...you could remove both jets and fit a pipe on the drivers side to link onto the arm and spray water from there..several cars in scrap yards have the spray part..or use a thin plastic pipe and burn holes with a needle for jet spray pattern...our 350Z has this system..

[glynherron]

Hi Glyn..its Rob C...01446 796595 ok...you could remove both jets and fit a pipe on the drivers side to link onto the arm and spray water from there..several cars in scrap yards have the spray part..or use a thin plastic pipe and burn holes with a needle for jet spray pattern...our 350Z has this system..

Hi Rob and thanks for your reply - hope your well

I do want to keep them standard, and want them to be a pair.

I guess that I could always just fit the new washer jet, it'll just look a little lower than the drivers side.

Anyone else??

Glyn

[jimc]

Hi,

The washer jets are exactly as you describe on my car.

I recently ordered a new jet from Lotus. It came with everything apart from the black cosmetic collar which pushes over the jet from the outside and the white spacer. I guess a dealer will be able to identify these 2 parts seperatly?

Jim.

PS I found the new jets made quite a diffrence to directing the spray!

[glynherron]

I guess a dealer will be able to identify these 2 parts seperatly?

Thanks Jim

The technical section at Lotus HQ dont know of it - not on their parts lists (the latest versions), and neither does my local dealer (although, without any disrespect intended, they wouldn't be my first port of call for tech enquiries!!)

So the search goes on

How many others have htis as well?

Please reply and it'll give me more oomph when I phone again

Glyn

[glynherron]

Here is how it looks

ps if someone can tell me how to make these come into LEF smaller to fit the frame, that would be great!

Glyn

Edited February 7, 2007 by glynherron

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Glynn

Just checked my 2000 Sport 350 (well nothing else to do - snowed in!!)

It appears that the passenger side jet is shorter than the driver's side.

[glynherron]

Glynn

Just checked my 2000 Sport 350 (well nothing else to do - snowed in!!)

It appears that the passenger side jet is shorter than the driver's side.

Our school has been closed for the day, as half the kids bus in to school !! YIPEE - be able to work on her (Esprit of course!!)

So it gets stranger - maybe Lotus dont know what they fitted!

Cheers

Glyn

Come on guys I thought there were lots of V8's - it will only take 2 minutes

[jimc]

Hi Glyn,

My car is a V8 GT, a 1999 model.

Both my driver and passenger jets are the same with the extra bits.

Might an Elise share the same jet arrangement? I have a huntch they do - but it has been some time since I had an Elise.

Jim

[Bibs]

I hear from a very knowledgable source...

The information that is needed is as follows

Washer Jet A082M6369F

Spacer A111M6046F

Sleeve A111M0065F

The Spacer & Sleeve are bonded to the Washer Jet with an adhesive like Betaseal 1701 A082B6281F

The addition of the bonded on Spacer & Sleeve is to ensure the Washer Jet nozzle does not separate from the base section in extreme cold conditions.

For some reason the parts are not identified in the Esprit Service Parts Manual.

Hope this is of some help.

[glynherron]

I hear from a very knowledgable source...

Hi Bibs

Don't know who you spoke to would you say thanks from me to them and to you.

Better add them to my order!!

Cheers and looking forward to Donnington, but lots to do..................

Glyn